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by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Crewing skills, Yacht ownership

As yachts get bigger, the loads on halyards and sheets increase, meaning the strength needed to manage the sails also increases. Every sailor knows that grinding winches can be hard work, especially when sailing short-handed. It is important to keep winches serviced...

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